Michigan Knight honored on his 104th Birthday!!

By: Matt Hoxsie - Sat, Aug 30, 2025 9:02 AM

One of Michigan’s oldest Knight, Bob Johnson was honored on his 104^th birthday at St Augustine Cathedral parish picnic in Kalamazoo hosted by Council 15439 on August 24^th.

Bob joined the Knights Council 1616 when he turned 18, 86 years ago. Bob is also the oldest WWII Navy veteran in the Kalamazoo area. Bob was baptized at St Augustine, attended grade and high school there and met his wife there and was married 72 years. Pictured seated is Bob and Council 1616 member Jim Hefernan. Standing Drew Uryga, 15439 DGK, John Byrnes DD 404, Dan Barrett 1616 GK, Bob Smith 15439 /FDD, Fr Bob Creagan 15439 Council Chaplain,and Tim Harding 15439 GK. The event was covered by CBS News Channel 3.